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Society, SLCC still at odds over regulation reform
Responses to Government consultation support opposing models
SLCC wins project management award
Improved performance recognised at Scottish Public Service Awards
Contempt of court hearing ordered over solicitor
Case relates to files not delivered to the SLCC
SLCC reduces backlog though investigations down
Annual report shows steady complaint numbers but fewer accepted
SLCC presses case against firm withholding files
Third Court of Session hearing set as complaints body seeks enforcement
SLCC shortlisted for public service project award
"Agile methodologies" work recognised in Scottish Public Service Awards
Anwar cleared of misconduct charge
Complaint arose from firm's former terms of business
SLCC consults on proposed rules revisions
Updates include digital processes and gender neutral language
SLCC obtains court order to get law firm's files
Complaints body intends to get tough over failures to deliver
Solicitor fined for copying statements to accused client
Breach of undertakings to Crown involved sensitive sexual matters
Interim reforms to legal complaints system likely
Ministers to revise regulations despite opposition to package proposals
Seven new members named for SLCC board
Three lawyer and four lay members join in April 2021 or January 2022
UK pilot will support profession recognition agreements
Government to fund technical expertise needed in negotiations
Register of interest plan for judges moves closer
SNP vows to deliver manifesto commitment
Divorce action delay costs solicitor £10,000 fine
Fine for four year period of failing to progress client's divorce
SLCC proposes levy cuts after budget revisions
General levy to come down by 5%, with bigger cut for new lawyers
SLCC challenges Society cost comparison figures
Complaints body calls cost per case rise quoted by Society "misleading"
Discipline Tribunal reports drop in cases
2019-20 annual report states pandemic a possible cause of fall
Inner House states procedure where SLCC concedes appeal
Decision covers entering process and intimating position
Good in parts: Faculty views on complaints consultation
Advocates disagree with proposals on hybrid complaints and triaging
Solicitor struck off for enabling home scheme fraud
John Craxton acted for Edwin McLaren, jailed after longest trial
Discipline Tribunal consults on expenses review
Society's abolished table of fees still being used
SLCC plans standstill levies, but promises second look
Consultation opens on budget and levy proposals for 2021-22
English solicitors back cap on LSEW council membership
Members to serve maximum of 12 years under reforms